REBECCA HUFF
Wheaton,IL
Summary
An experienced elementary educator who creates a positive, engaging and supportive learning environment that inspires and equips young learners to excel creatively, relationally, and academically
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Multilingual Teacher
CUSD200
08.2015 - Current
- Planned and implemented daily English Language Development instruction for students in Grades Kindergarten - Fifth Grade
- Collaborated with classroom teachers weekly to differentiate classroom and elearning curriculum for English Learners
- Regularly participated in meetings and committees at the school and district level (Teaching and Learning Team, Grade Level PLC, EL/Math Committee)
- Collaborated with Math Coaches and other EL teachers to plan and deliver workshops for teachers emphasizing strategies and language supports for EL students
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management
Reading Intervention Teacher
Queen Bee District 16
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Queen Bee School District 16 - Glen Hill Primary School Taught Reading Intervention programs to students in grade 1st - 3rd
- Regularly progress monitored student performance and communicated results to parents and teachers
- Participated in problem solving meetings and planning Taught guided reading to First Grade students
Classroom Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
07.2002 - 06.2014
- Grades 3rd - 5th), Planned and implemented standards based lessons in accordance with state standards.
- Taught English Language Learners in general education classrooms.
Classroom Teacher
Forsyth County Schools
12.2000 - 06.2002
- 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Foreign Language Teacher
Liceo "Rev. Juan Bueno" Cristiano San Benito
01.2000 - 11.2000
- Instructed English as a Foreign Language courses for students in Third Grade classes
Education
Bilingual Endorsement -
University of Saint Francis
Joilet, IL2021
ESL Endorsement -
University of Saint Francis
Joilet, IL 05.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA1995
Skills
- Experienced with Common Core Standards and WIDA ELD Standards
- Experienced in the use of effective strategies and language support for Multilingual students
- Spanish language proficiency
- Uses instructional best practices
- Effective classroom manager
- Seeks creative ways to maintain consistent communication with linguistically diverse families
- Small Group Instruction
- Fluent in Spanish
- Faculty Collaboration
Affiliations
- CUSD200 EL Department Teaching and Learning Team
- CUSD 200 All School Events committee member, Longfellow
- CUSD 200 SEL committee member, Longfellow
- CUSD 200 Reading Committee member, Longfellow
- SAUSD Elementary Curriculum Committee
- SAUSD Instructional Leadership Team/Grade Level Leader
- SAUSD Gifted and Talented (GATE) Site Coordinator and Teacher, SAUSD SAUSD Summer Curriculum Writing Team for ELA Common Core 3rd Grade Units of Instruction
- SAUSD Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)Committee SAUSD Response to Intervention (RTI) Site Representative
- SAUSD School Site Council Member, SAUSD
Additional Information
- Grants Awarded: Student Excellence Grant (April 2017) Digital Storytelling With English Learners
- ECHO Lab Grant (July 2017) Visions for Learning
- Donor's Choose (February 2013) Class subscription for Time for Kids Magazine
- Donor's Choose (May 2013) Literature for Reading Workshop, Donor's Choose (October 2013)
- Target Field Trip Grant ( 2011-2012) Classroom library fund
Timeline
Bilingual Multilingual Teacher
CUSD200
08.2015 - Current
Reading Intervention Teacher
Queen Bee District 16
09.2014 - 06.2015
Classroom Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
07.2002 - 06.2014
Classroom Teacher
Forsyth County Schools
12.2000 - 06.2002
Foreign Language Teacher
Liceo "Rev. Juan Bueno" Cristiano San Benito
01.2000 - 11.2000
Bilingual Endorsement -
University of Saint Francis
ESL Endorsement -
University of Saint Francis
Master of Arts - Teaching
Vanguard University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Georgia
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